Emergence is the concept of unpredictable outcomes resulting from complex processes where various elements interact, leading to unexpected consequences. It involves configurations of situations that culminate in emergent phenomena, making it challenging to foresee the outcomes due to the intricate relational dynamics. Emergence is akin to the ongoing, evolving nature of life, where changes occur continuously, necessitating the discontinuation of certain elements for the emergence of new ones. While emergence symbolizes the vibrant essence of life, it also underlines the origin of emergencies. Emergencies, such as the opiate crisis, arise from multi-faceted conditions like economic factors, relationships, and societal norms, showcasing how complex interactions can lead to unforeseen crises.
On this episode, we meet with award-winning filmmaker, writer, educator, and President of the International Bateson Institute, Nora Bateson.
Nora brings us beyond the descriptions of the physical science that underpins our predicament to the nuance and perception of the complexity that we live within. How can we improve our relationships with others, as well as the broader world?
Nora helps us understand how systems dynamics inform our predicament. How does an ecosystem develop and mature through mutual learning? What are ways we can apply this thinking to our profit-focused superstructure?
About Nora Bateson
Nora Bateson is an award-winning filmmaker, writer and educator, as well as President of the International Bateson Institute, based in Sweden. Her work asks the question “How can we improve our perception of the complexity we live within, so we may improve our interaction with the world?”
An international lecturer, researcher and writer, Nora wrote, directed and produced the award-winning documentary, An Ecology of Mind, a portrait of her father, Gregory Bateson. Her work brings the fields of biology, cognition, art, anthropology, psychology, and information technology together into a study of the patterns in ecology of living systems. Her book, Small Arcs of Larger Circles, released by Triarchy Press, UK, 2016 is a revolutionary personal approach to the study of systems and complexity.
For Show Notes and Transcript visit: https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/10-nora-bateson